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Re:Could ayahuasca have health benefits? by fc003153 on Sunday October 01, 2017 @11:54AM (#15378376)
a lot of apps are helpful to get you started, but a general example of meditation is being comfortable in good posture while focusing on deep, slow, and calm breaths.

The main goal of meditation is to think of absolutely nothing, and focus in the present.

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Re:Could ayahuasca have health benefits? by jdironman on Sunday October 01, 2017 @12:03PM (#15378424)
I always have heard the goal of meditation is not to 'think of nothing' but if a thought enters your mind observe it and let it pass. By 'trying to not think of anything' you are actually thinking of doing just that.
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Re:Could ayahuasca have health benefits? by Fnoord on Sunday October 01, 2017 @01:23PM (#15378784)
Correct, the way to deal with thoughts and emotions during mindfulness or meditation is non-judgmental acceptance, not with opposing, denying, fighting.
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